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The Effect Upon the Country.

The peculiar relation of Mr. JOHNSON to the two great parties has deprived impeachment of effect as a disturbing element in political and commercial affairs. Discarded by both parties, his trial has produced comparatively moderate excitement, and none of the turmoil that would have attended the arraignment of a recognized leader.View Full Article in Timesmachine »

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A version of this archives appears in print on May 12, 1868, on Page 4 of the New York edition with the headline: The Effect Upon the Country. Order Reprints|Today's Paper|Subscribe